White Rose Movement shot to the forefront of indie scene back in 2006 upon the release of their debut album, Kick. Since then, it’s all gone a little bit quiet. That’s not the only thing that’s quiet, only a handful of people arrive to catch the first support and I can’t help but think they [...]
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Metronomy + Your Twenties @ Birmingham Academy 2 – 28th May 2009
There is one thing that puzzles about Metronomy, it’s one of those questions that doesn’t necessarily keep me awake at night but I would dearly love to know – Did Pip Payne ever pay back the £5000 to the Totnes car wrecker? The line up of Metronomy had a slight re-shuffle recently, long time friend [...]
Cobra Starship + Sing It Loud + Cash Cash + Mimi Saywer @ Birmingham Academy 2 – 23rd May 2009
Tonight kicks off with Mimi Sawyer, an electro orientated indie pop rock band, girl fronted and pretty tame. These guys weren’t so suited to the gig tonight, so although they played a solid set of whatever it is they called their genre it didn’t go down so well. Partly the fault of the early start, [...]
Antony and the Johnsons @ Birmingham Symphony Hall – 22nd May 2009
Tonight’s outing is a curiously civilised affair, being at the Symphony Hall and all. However, the setting is a perfect fit for an artist such as Antony Hegarty. As we were being ushered to our seats, the announcement came over the tannoy that ‘this evening’s performance will begin in ten minutes, with a short opening [...]
Florence and The Machine + The Golden Silvers @ Birmingham Academy 2 – 22nd May 2009
If I was going to be in a band – I have decided it would definitely be Florence and the Machine They blew the Academy 2 away on Friday (April 22) with their mix of Indie, hippy Soul, fashionable flair and fun- lovin’ stage frolics. From the moment you walked in the door there was [...]
Breed 77 + Susperia + Illuminatus + Sworn Amongst @ Birmingham Academy 2 – 21st May 2009
Opening tonight’s Insects and Attitude Tour was Sworn Amongst, a Yorkshire 4-piece with lots of hair. It was a heavy set of fast paced guitars, drums and a husky screaming vocal. The song ‘Exploited’ displayed a fast guitar solo that got a few nods of approval from the rather sparse crowd. ‘Severance’ slowed the pace [...]
Rhydian + Louise Setara @ Birmingham Symphony Hall – 19th May 2009
Rhydian’s support for this evening was Louise Setara accompanied by her pianist Anthony Clarke. Performing songs from her debut album “Still Waters” released here in 2007 and hitting the US in September this year, the Reading born singer gave a low key, simple yet beautiful performance. She has passion and vocal talents obviously, but if I [...]
Gallows + Every Time I Die + Rolo Tomassi @ Birmingham Academy – 16th May 2009
It’s a little quiet as Rolo Tomassi come on stage, and it seems that the majority of the audience that are here so early have come from school, not work. Which is a real shame, as a band like Rolo are really wasted on these kids, with epic soundscapes, insanely technical guitar work, brutal screaming, [...]
Betty And The Id + Miss Halliwell + Motion Figures @ The Victoria, Birmingham – 8th May 2009
The Victoria is, as its name suggests, a beautiful old Victorian style boozer, with winding staircases and lavish terracotta decor. It’s just off John Bright Street, round the corner from the site of the legendary Edward’s No 8 Club, and a stone’s throw from Island Rock bar, so it has set up this night in [...]
